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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.12, 1,616.48 and 773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.12, 1,616.48 and 773.07 is: 1,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.12 : 1,616.48 = 773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.12/1,616.48 = 773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.12x = 1,616.48 × 773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.12x = 1,249,654.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,654.13/1,171.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.06

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